It is officially wedding season and brides-to-be everywhere are picking out their dresses. When selecting a style, everyone, even Princess Katherine (nee Kate Middleton), looks to other beautiful brides for inspiration. Here are just a few iconic women who have set wedding trends and how to find their signature look.
Graced Lace
Fashion icon Grace Kelly was breathtaking in her 1956 wedding dress. Its undeniably modest glamour and sleeves of lace made for one unforgettable wedding gown.
Last month an updated version was worn by the Commoner turned Princess, Kate Middleton. She dazzled in an Alexander McQueen gown, clearly inspired by Grace’s dress, to her much publicized Royal Wedding. This exquisite gown was still modest, but with a bit more plunge in the neckline for a modern touch.

Check out a style that is priced for a commoner, but designed for a princess; you can have a similar dress created for less than $1,000. Available on Brides.com.

Cinderella Style
Playboy bunny Kendra Wilkinson covered up (well, maybe not completely) for her 2009 fairy tale wedding. She wore a dramatic $20,000 duchesses-silk gown covered with over 1,000 crystals that she co-designed with R. Mine Bridal.

Here is one that is just as magical from dressactually.com; and it appears some digits have disappeared from the price tag.

Power Bride
Wearing a frilly gown isn’t for everyone. Perhaps you are a bit of a tomboy or just don’t feel that a confection of a gown is for you. Mia Farrow wore a simple white suit to her 1966 wedding to Frank Sinatra. The power suit combined with her pixie cut was unconventional, but it was appropriate for her style and personality.

You can still look chic and feminine without compromising your personal style with this suit from Neiman Marcus.

Party in the Front, Princess in the Back
If you are aiming for a rock and roll wedding, look no further than the 1992 rock video November Rain. The wedding dress worn by Axl Rose’s girlfriend of the moment, Stephanie Seymour, was as pretty as it was bad-ass.
This look isn’t as hard to find as one would think. Add a little edge to your wedding day with this affordable and eye popping option:

Bridal Cup of Tea
Audrey Hepburn wore a very Fiftes tea length wedding dress in the 1957 film Funny Face. The flattering tight bodice and its layers of tulle made this classic piece iconic.
It was as perfect for a bride then, as it is now. Its length allows movement, and perhaps you won’t even have to change into a separate dress for your reception. Check out this one for only $150.

So whoever your fashion icon, you don’t need to spend thousands to get the same gorgeous look for your own wedding.









